professor dr. m. oliur rahman

Prof. Dr. M. Oliur Rahman of 19

Professor DR. M. OLIUR RAHMAN Ph.D. (Hiroshima), FLS (London)

Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

Contact: +88-02-9661900 Ext 7536 (Off), +88-01717-751718 (Mobile)

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph. D. in Plant Taxonomy, Hiroshima University, Japan (2003)

Thesis – „Molecular systematic and cytotaxonomic studies of Utricularia L.

(Lentibulariaceae)‟

M. Sc. in Botany (Thesis on Taxonomy), University of Dhaka (1994).

First Class First Position Thesis – „Angiospermic Flora of Bhawal National Park, Gazipur (Bangladesh)‟

B. Sc. (Honors) in Botany, University of Dhaka (1992).

First Class First Position

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Plant Taxonomy and Biodiversity

Molecular Systematics & Phylogenetics

Medicinal Plants and Bioprospecting

CURRENT POSITION

Professor (Since 22 July 2013)

Department of Botany

University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT RECORDS

Associate Professor (10/08/2011 – 21/07/2013)

Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000

Assistant Professor (15/09/2008 – 09/08/2011)

Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000

Senior Scientific Officer (27/08/2007 – 14/09/2008)

Bangladesh National Herbarium, Ministry of Environment & Forest

Scientific Officer (23/4/1996 – 26/08/2007)

Bangladesh National Herbarium, Ministry of Environment & Forest

Assistant Curator (16/08/1995 – 22/04/1996)

National Museum of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1. Consultant, Developing Bangladesh National Red List of Plants and Developing

Management Strategy of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Plants in Selected Protected Areas

(PAs)‟ Project, IUCN Bangladesh (2020-2021).

2. Fellow, Linnean Society of London (2018 - Date).

3. Commission Member, Species Survival Commission (SSC) Medicinal Plant Specialist Group,

IUCN, Gland, Switzerland (2017-2020).


4. Chief Editor, Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy (Clarivate Analytics) (2018).

5. Subject Editor, Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (2019-2020).

6. Advisor, Deeplaid Laboratories Ltd. [a leading Alternative Medicine Company (Homoeo,

Unani & Herbal) of Bangladesh], Dhaka (2019-Date)

7. Member, Asian Council of Science Editors (2019).

8. Contributor, Updating and Mainstreaming of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action

Plant (NBSAP) (2017).

9. Editor, Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy (2015 - 2017).

10. Editor, International Journal of Nature and Life Sciences (2017 - date).

11. Contributor, Red Data Book of Vascular Plants of Bangladesh, Volume 3 (2015).

Bangladesh National Herbarium, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the

People‟s Republic of Bangladesh.

12. Facilitator, BAPT-AuthorAid Workshop on Improving Research Communication Skills of

Young Plant Scientists of Bangladesh, financed by INASP (International Network for the

Availability of Scientific Publications) and AuthorAid, Oxford, UK (2013).

13. Contributor, Red Data Book of Vascular Plants of Bangladesh, Volume 2 (2013). Ministry of

Environment and Forest, Government of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh.

14. Executive Editor, Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy (BJPT) (2010 - 2014).

15. Reporteaur, Fifth International Botanical Conference 2011: Technical Session 8 –

“Systematics and Ethnobotany” (2011).

16. General Secretary, Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists (2008 - 2011).

17. Scrutinizer, Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vols. 6-12 (2007-2009). Asiatic

Society of Bangladesh.

18. Contributor, National Capacity Self Assessment Project, IUCN, funded by UNDP (2007).

19. Contributor, Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vols. 6-12 (2007-2009).

Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Contributed the detailed species profile of 377 plant species

under 18 angiosperm families in the Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh.

20. Councilor, The International Society of Chromosome Botany (2006 -).

21. Contributor, Third National Biodiversity Report of Bangladesh (2005). Ministry of

Environment and Forest, Government of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh.

22. Advisor, National Action Program (NAP) for Combating Desertification in Bangladesh.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) (2004-2005).

23. Contributor, Medicinal Plants Protection Act, Bangladesh (2005). Bangladesh Agriculture

Research Council, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the People‟s Republic of

Bangladesh.

24. Specialist, Species Conservation thematic group for preparing the “National Biodiversity

Strategy Action Plan” (NBSAP) for Bangladesh implemented by IUCN Bangladesh (2004).

25. Joint Secretary, Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists (2003 - 2007).

26. Botanist, National Biodiversity and Strategic Action Plan (2004). IUCN, Bangladesh, funded

by UNDP and GEF.

27. Editor, Medicinal Plants of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: Volume 1 (2003-2004).

Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Government of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh.

28. Executive Committee Member, Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists (2003 –

Date).

29. Reporteur, Agri-Invest 2003, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council (2003).


30. Biologist, Ecological Baseline Studies in „Jamalpur Project Refinement Study‟ funded by

Commission of European Communities (1996).

31. Biologist, National Minor Irrigation Development Project‟ funded by Commission of

European Communities (1995).

TEACHING

Courses Taken and Subject Taught (Theory Courses):

M.S. (Master of Science).: Angiosperm Systematics (Molecular Systematics &

Phylogenetics)

B.S. Honours (4th Year): Ethnobotany

B.S. Honours (3rd Year): Contemporary Systematics

B.S. Honours ( 2nd Year) : Gymnosperm, Paleobotany and Economic Botany

Practical Courses:

Bot 501: Angiosperm Systematics;

Bot 404: Ethnobotany;

Bot 305: Contemporary Systematics;

Bot 202: Gymnosperm, Paleobotany and Economic Botany;

Bot 105: Angiosperm Taxonomy

As Mentor: Guided several M.S. Theses students and continuing guiding M.S. and Ph.D.

students

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

(A) Current Research

A comprehensive survey and documentation of plant diversity of Rajbari district:

Distribution, Potential and Conservation.

Differential chromosome banding pattern of Zephyranthes candia and Z. carinata.

Floral diversity of Tungipara upazila of Gopalganj district focusing on economically and

ecologically important species.

Screening of anticancer activity of Argyreia nervosa, Vitex negundo and Clerodendrum

viscosum on HELA and MOLT-4 cell lines

Multi-functional pharmacological activities of Woodfordia fruticosa: An antioxidant,

Antibacterial, Antidiarrhoeal, Cytotoxicity, Analgesic, Antidiabetic and Thrombolytic

Evaluation.

Antioxidant, cytotoxicity, antidiabetic and aticancerous potential of Ficus hispida.

(B) Previous Research

1. Karyomorphology of the genus Zaphyranthes Herb. (Liliaceae) and its taxonomic

significance.

2. Exploring biological activities of Canna indica (Cannaceae).

3. A comparative study of leaf, bark and seeds of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels: Evaluation

of antidiabetic, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential.

4. A comprehensive survey and documentation of plant diversity of Gaffargaon upazila

under Mymensingh district: Distribution, Potential and Conservation

5. Angiosperm flora of Dhohar upazila under Dhaka district focusing on economically and

ecologically important species.


6. DNA sequencing of Euphorbia scordifolia based on nuclear ribosomal DNA internal

transcribed spacer sequence

7. Molecular characterization of the genus Crotalaria based on Random Amplified

Polymorphic DNA

8. Molecular phylogenetics of Echinops (Asteraceae) with special reference to nrDNA ITS

sequence-based molecular typing of Echinops abuzinadianus

9. Taxonomic revision and molecular characterization of Desmodium in Bangladesh

10. Molecular systematic and cytotaxonomic studies of Utricularia L. (Lentibulariaceae)

11. Cytotaxonomy of four floral variants of Impatiens balsamina L.

12. Reproductive Biology of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh

13. Taxonomic studies on the genus Caesalpinia from Bangladesh

14. Biological activities of Oroxylum indicum Vent: An analgesic, antidiabetic, antioxidant,

cytotoxicity, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-depressant, antibacterial and anticancer evaluation

15. Morphology, anatomy and molecular characterization of different variants of Canna

indica L.

16. Pharmacological evaluation of Glycosmis pentaphylla (Rutaceae) as antidiabetic,

antioxidant and cytotoxic agent

17. Canvassing of anticancerous, antidiabetic, antidiarrhoeal and analgesic properties of

Aphanamixis polystachya.

18. Antioxidant, cytotoxicity and antidiabetic activities of Streblus asper Lour.

19. Morphological and anatomical investigation of Piper L. in Bangladesh

20. Antioxidant, cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities of Aphanamixis polystachya

(Wall.) R.N. Parker

21. Multi-functional pharmacological credence of 16 Hydroxy betulinic acid, a novel

triterpenoid isolated from Mikania cordata

22. Biodiversity of Tillagarh reserve forest, Sylhet

23. Biodiversity of Jaflong, Sylhet

24. Biodiversity of Satchari reserve forest, Habiganj

25. Biodiversity of Ratargul swamp forest, Sylhet

26. Biodiversity of Dulahazara safari park, Cox‟s Bazar

27. Biodiversity of Rajeshpur sal forest, Comilla

28. Plant Biodiversity of Tanguar Haor, Sunamganj district

29. Angiospermic Flora of Jamuna River Belt, Jamalpur district

30. Angiospermic flora of Trishal Upazila, Mymensingh, focusing on medicinally important

plants and their conservation

31. Angiosperm flora of Sadar Upazila of Munshiganj district, Bangladesh

32. Taxonomic studies of the family Liliaceae from Bangladesh

33. Angiospermic flora of Dhamrai upazila, Dhaka

34. Systematic studies on the genus Senna Mill. in Bangladesh

35. Angiospermic flora of Runctia Sal forest, Sherpur district, Bangladesh

36. Taxonomy and Biology of the family Bignoniaceae of Dhaka

37. Systematic studies of the families Euphorbiaceae and Scrophulariaceae

38. Evaluation of anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic potential of Mikania

cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson


39. Biological activities of Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson

40. Antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br.

41. Variation in the pappus structure in some members of the Asteraceae

42. Weeds of the paddy fields of Bogra and Rajshahi districts

43. Systematic studies in the family Cucurbitaceae from Bangladesh

44. Angiospermic Flora of Bhawal National Park, Gazipur district

ADVANCED TRAINING

Capacity Building Training on Red List Assessment Process Conducted by James Tallant,

Ecosure, Australia and Emily Beech, Botanic Gardens Conservation International

(BGCI), London from 27-30 October 2020.

Genomics and Proteomics conducted by Dr. Glenn R. Hicks of the University of California,

Riverside, USA from 16-24 July 2012.

Plant Genetic Transformation, In-situ Hybridization and Bioinformatics conducted by Prof.

Dr. Hans Jörg Jacobsen, Institute of Plant Genetics, Leibniz University, Hannover,

Germany from 6-14 October 2012.

Lab and Data Management Protocols for DNA Barcoding at the Academia Sinica, Taipei,

Taiwan on 17 September 2007, sponsored by Smithsonian Institution, Washington, USA

and Academia Sinica, Taiwan.

Online Journal Publishing workshop at the University of Dhaka sponsored by International

Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP), Oxford, UK from 30

March -3 April 2008.

Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources at Bangladesh Agricultural

Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh from 5-8 February 2007.

Modern Techniques of Plant Taxonomy conducted by Dr. Alastair Culham of the University

of Reading, UK from 10-19 March 1998, funded by DFID, UK.

Botanical Research And Herbarium Management System (BRAHMS) course conducted by

Dr. Denis Filer of the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, UK from 8-19

January 1998, sponsored by DFID, UK.

PROJECT WORKS/ CONSULTANCY

1. „Developing Bangladesh National Red List of Plants and Developing Management Strategy of

Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Plants in Selected Protected Areas (PAs)‟ implemented by

IUCN Bangladesh.

2. „Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) For Drilling Activities in Magnama Prospect Area,

Block 16‟.

3. „National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)‟ Project implemented by IUCN.

4. „National Action Plan (NAP) for Combating Desertification in Bangladesh under United

Nations Convention to Combat Desertification‟ (UNCCD).

5. „Bioprospecting on Biological Materials of Bangladesh‟ funded by Government of South

Korea.

6. Environmental and Ecological Baseline Study Project funded by European Commission.

7. National Conservation Strategy (NCS) Project under Ministry of Environment and Forest.

8. National Minor Irrigation Development Project funded by European Commission.

9. „Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh‟ Project implemented by Asiatic Society of

Bangladesh


10. „Medicinal Plants of Chittagong Hill Tracts‟ Project.

11. „Bioremediation of arsenic by using arsenic-resistant nitrogen fixing bacteria compatible to

leguminous crops Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnut) and Lens culinaris Medik. (lentil) in the

arsenic affected soil of Bangladesh‟ funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology

12. „A comprehensive survey and documentation of plant diversity of Gafargaon sub-district

under Mymensingh district: Distribution, Potential and Conservation‟ funded by University of

Dhaka.

13. “Enhancing growth and nitrogen fixation in Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnut) and Lens

culinaris Medik. (lentil) by using indigenous rhizobia in agricultural soil of Bangladesh”

funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS AND HONORS

Golden Jubilee Award, Department of Botany, University of Dhaka (2006).

Monbusho Scholarship of Japan Government nominated by Ministry of Education for Ph.

D. study in Japan (1999-2003). Stood First in order of merit from Bangladesh in obtaining

the scholarship in 1999.

National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship from the Ministry of Science and

Technology, Government of Bangladesh (1997).

Gold Medal Award for standing First Class First Position in B. Sc. (Hon.) examination by

Lion Club of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1993).

Awarded Medal by the Vice-Chancellor, University of Dhaka at the Award ceremony of

the top meritorious students of the University of Dhaka (1993).

Dean Honour’s Award from the Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka for

outstanding academic performance and regularity (1988).

PUBLICATIONS

1. Rahman, M.O., Aliqahtani, A.S., Huda, S.B., Siddiqui, S.A., Noman, O.M., Nasr, F.A.,

Hassan, M.A. and Islam, S.N. 2021. Streblus asper Lour. attenuates alloxan-induced

diabetes in rats and demonstrates antioxidants and cytotoxic effects. Pharmaceutical

Biology 59: in press (Taylor & Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2021.1954668

2. Al-Anazi, K.M., Ali, M.A., Kim, S.-Y., Rahman, M.O., Farah, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F.,

Elangbam, M., Gurung, A.B. and Lee. J. 2021. The cp genome characterization of Adenium

obesum: gene content, repeat organization and phylogeny. Saudi J. Biol. Sci. 28(7):

3768-3775 (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.03.048

3. Ali, M.A., Pan, T.K., Gurung, A.B., Farah, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F., Alanazi, K.M., Elangbam,

M., Lee, J., Pandey, S.K., Rahman, M.O. and Kim, S.-Y. 2021. Plastome of Saraca asoca

(Detarioideae, Fabaceae): annotation, comparison among subfamily and molecular typing.

Saudi J. Biol. Sci. 28(2): 1487–1493 (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.12.008

4. Alqahtani, M.M., Ali, M.A., Rahman, M.O., Al-Hemaid, F.M., Kambhar , S.V. and Lee, J.

2021. Molecular authentication of Euphorbia schimperiana Scheele using internal

transcribed spacer sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 28(1):

125-130. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v28i1.54212

5. Hossain, M.A.., Poyal, A.H., Hossain, M.K., Hossain, M.M., Al Amram, M.I.U. and

Rahman, M.O. 2021. Diversity and Management of Indoor Plants at Urban Dwellings in

Bangladesh: A Case Study from Halishahar of Chattogram Metropolitan Area. In:

Ramamoorthy, S., Buot, I. Jr. and Chandrasekaran, J. (Eds), Plant Genetic Resources,

Inventory, Collection and Conservation, Spinger Nature, Singapore. (Accepted for

publication)


6. Akhi, S.S., Sarkar, B.K., Sultana, N., Jui, Z.S., Sarker, R.H. and Rahman, M.O. 2021.

Molecular characterization of Canna indica L. based on random amplified polymorphic

DNA markers. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 28(1): 75-81.

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v28i1.54209

7. Dash, C.K., Rahman, M.O. and Sultana, S.S. 2020. Karyological investigation on three

Zephyranthes species and its taxonomic significance. Cytologia 85(2): 163-168. DOI:

10.1508/cytologia.85.163

8. Rahman, A., Siddiqui, S.A., Rahman, M.O. and Kang, S.C. 2020. Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Tyr)

from Streptomyces sp. 150: Exploiting in vitro potential in controlling food-borne bacteria

and phytopathogenic fungi. Anti-Infective Agents 18(2): 169-177.

DOI: 10.2174/2211352517666190716155147

9. Ali, M.A., Rahman, M.O., Lee, J., Al-Hemaid, F., Kambhar, S.V., Elangbam, M. and

Gurung, A.B. 2020. Dissecting molecular evolutionary relationship of Krameriaceae

inferred from phylotranscriptomic analysis. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 27(2): 433-439.

10. Elshikh, M.S., Kim, S.-Y., Ali, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F., Chen, S.-M., Choi, S., Rahman,

M.O., Elangbam, M. and Lee, J. 2020. Comparative analysis of cp genome of Fagonia

indica growing in desert and its implications in pattern of similarity and variations. Saudi J.

Biol. Sci. 27(1): 229-232. (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2019.08.016

11. Rahman, M.O., Huq, T.T. and Begum, M. 2020. A taxonomic account on the flora of Dohar

upazila under Dhaka district of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 27(2): 293-322.

12. Alzeibr, F.M.A., Ali, M.A., Rahman, M.O., Al-Hemaid, F., Lee, J. and Kambhar, S.V.

2020. ITS gene based molecular genotyping of Nepeta sheilae Hedge & R.A. King

(Lamiaceae) endemic to Saudi Arabia. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 27(1): 185-189. DOI:

10.3329/bjpt.v27i1.47579

13. Tabassum, N., Begum, M. and Rahman, M.O. 2020. Jungermannia exertifolia Steph. – A

new bryophyte record from Bangladesh. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 29(1): 133-136. DOI:

10.3329/dujbs.v29i1.46539

14. Siddiqui, S.A., Rahman, A., Rahman, M.O., Akbar, M.A., Ali, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F.M.A.,

Elshikh, M.S. and Farah, M.A. 2019. A novel triterpenoid 16-Hydroxy betulinic acid

isolated from Mikania cordata attributes multi-faced pharmacological activities. Saudi J.

Biol. Sci. 26: 554-562. (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.03.002

15. Shethi, K.J., Rashid, P., Begum, M. and Rahman, M.O. 2019. Morphoanatomical profile of

five species of Piper L. from Bangladesh and its taxonomic significance. Bangladesh J.

Plant Taxon. 26(1): 57-68. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v26i1.41917

16. Rahman M.O., Hassan, S. and Begum, M. 2019. Floristic study in Lalpur upazila of Natore

district, Bangladesh: Identification, distribution and economic potential. J. Asiat. Soc.

Bangladesh (Science) 45(1): 71-91.

17. Sultana, N., Akhi, S.S., Hassan, M.A. and Rahman, M.O. 2019. Morphological and

anatomical investigation among six variants of Canna indica L. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.

26(2): 219-230. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v26i2.44582

18. Dash, C.K., Rashid, M.H., Sultana, S.S. and Rahman, M.O. 2019. Cytotaxonomy of four

floral variants of Impatiens balsamina L. J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 43(1): 1-9. DOI:

10.3329/jbas.v43i1.42227

19. Selvi, S., Polat, R., Babacan, E.Y., Rahman, M.O. and Çakilcioğlu, U. 2019.

Micromorphological and anatomical investigation on six Onosma L. taxa (Boraginaceae)

from Turkey. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 26(1): 69-81. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v26i1.41919

20. Sultana, N, Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2019. Seed germination in six anticancerous

plants of Bangladesh. J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh (Science) 45(2): 151-159.

21. Rahman, M.O., Sayma, N.J. and Begum, M. 2019. Angiospermic flora of Gafargaon

upazila of Mymensingh district focusing on medicinally important species. Bangladesh J.

https://doi.org/10.1508/cytologia.85.163

https://doi.org/10.2174/2211352517666190716155147

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2019.08.016


https://doi.org/10.3329/dujbs.v29i1.46539




https://doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v43i1.42227



Plant Taxon. 26(2): 269-283. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v26i2.44594

22. Siddiqui, S.A., Rahman, A., Rahman, M.O., Akbar, M.A., Rouf, A.S.S., Ali, M.A.,

Al-Hemaid, F.M.A. and Farah, M.A. 2018. Evaluation of anti-nociceptive,

anti-inflammatory and antipyretic potential of Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson in

experimental animal model. Saudi J. Biol. Sci. 25: 1049-1055. (Elsevier). DOI:

10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.01.009

23. Rahman, M.O., Siddiqui, S.A., Rahman, A., Akbar, M.A. and Ali, M.A. 2018.

Multi-functional pharmacological credence of triterpenoid 16-hydroxy betulinic acid

isolated from Mikania cordata. Chinese J. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 32(4): 253-254.

24. Afroz, M. Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2018. Taxonomic revision of the genus

Crinum L. (Liliaceae) of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 25(2): 257-271. DOI:

10.3329/bjpt.v25i2.39531

25. Rahman, M.O., Rahman, M.B. Siddiqui, S.A., Hassan, M.A. and Rashid, M.A. 2018.

Pharmacological evaluation of ethnomedicinal Glycosmis pentaphylla Lour. as antidiabetic,

antioxidant and cytotoxic agent. J. Appl. Pharmaceut. Sci. 8(11): 80-86. DOI:

10.7324/JAPS.2018.81112

26. Taşar, N., Doğan, G., Kıran, Y., Rahman, M.O. and Çakilcioğlu, U. 2018. Morphological,

anatomical and cytological investigations on three taxa of Centaurea L. (Asteraceae) from

Turkey. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 25(2): 215-226. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v25i2.39527

27. Rahman, A., Siddiqui, S.A., Rahman, M.O. and Kang, S.C. 2018. Insecticidal activity of

seed essential oil of Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf. Bangladesh J. Bot. 47(3): 413-419.

28. Hossain, U. and Rahman, M.O. 2018. Ethnobotanical uses and informant consensus factor

of the medicinal plants in Barisal district, Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 25(2):

241-255. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v25i2.39530

29. Afroz, S., Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2018. Taxonomy and reproductive biology of

the genus Zephyranthes Herb. (Liliaceae) on Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 25(1):

57-69. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v25i1.37181

30. Karaköse, M., Polat, R., Rahman, M.O. and Çakilcioğlu, U. 2018. Traditional honey

production and bee flora of Espiye, Turkey. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 25(1): 79-91.

10.3329/bjpt.v25i1.37184

31. Uddin, M.N., Rahman, M.O. and Rahman, M.A. 2018. New records of three species and a

genus of the Euphorbiaceae from Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 25(1): 93-99.

10.3329/bjpt.v25i1.37185

32. Rahman, M.O. 2017. Biological activities of essential oil and extracts from Mikania

cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson: An analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic evaluation.

Med. Aromat. Plants 6(5) (Suppl.): 29.

33. Rahman, M.O., Rahman, M.Z., Sony, S.K. and Islam, M.N. 2017. Genetic variation and

molecular relationships among some taxa of Desmodium Desv. based on RAPD markers.

Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 24(2): 149-154.

34. Sultana, N., Rahman, M.O., Tahia, F., Hassan, M.A. and Rashid, M.A. 2017. Antioxidant,

cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities of Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R. N. Parker.

Bangladesh J. Bot. 46(4): 1381-1387.

35. Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2017. New angiospermic taxa for the flora of

Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 24(2): 165-171.

36. Ali, M.A., Lee, J., Rahman, M.O., Al-Anazi, F.S.M., Al-Hemaid, F.M.A., Hatamleh, A.A.,

Lee, C., Mylliemngap, B.J., and Bhattacharjee, A. 2016. A phylogenetic implication of

molecular genotyping of Euryops jaberiana Abedin & Chaudhary (Asteraceae). Bangladesh

J. Plant Taxon. 23(1): 45-51.

37. Hassan, M.A., Begum, M., Uddin, M.Z., Rahman, M.O. and Ullah, M.A. 2016. Known










Flowers. Ashrafia Book House, Banglabazar, Dhaka. 220 pp.

38. Atikullah, S.M, Hossain, A.B.M.E, Miah, G.U. and Rahman, M.O. 2016. Homestead plant

diversity in the south-central coastal saline region of Bangladesh: utilization and

conservation. International J. Emerging Trends in Science & Technology 3(5): 4029-4041.

39. Ali, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F.M., Lee, J., Hatamleh, A.A., Gyulai, G. and Rahman, M.O. 2015.

Unraveling systematic inventory of Echinops (Asteraceae) with special reference to nrDNA

ITS sequence-based molecular typing of Echinops abuzinadianus. Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):

11752-11762.

40. Ahmed, A., Akbar, M.M., Rahman, M.O. and Chaudhury, M.M.R. 2015. Effects of

management practice on the community composition and species diversity of Sal (Shorea

robusta Geartn.) forest at Comilla. J. Biodiver. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 1(2): 73-82.

41. Ali, M.A., Pandey, A.K., Al-Hemaid, F.M.A., Lee, J., Pandit, B., Kim, S.Y., Gyulai, G. and

Rahman, M.O. 2015. Nuclear Sequences in Plant Phylogenetics. In: Ali, M.A., Gábor, G.

and Al-Hemaid, F. (Eds), Plant DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetics. Lambert Academic

Publishing, Germany, pp. 37-52.

42. Siddiqui, S.A. Rahman, M.O., Akbar, M.A. Rouf, A.S.S., Islam, R., Rahman, M.S. and

Rahman, A. 2015. Antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of essential oil and various extracts

of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. J. Character. & Develop. Novel Mat. 7(1): 49-61 (USA).

43. Al-Hemaid, F.M.A., Ali, M.A., Lee, J. and Rahman, M.O. 2015. Molecular evolutionary

relationships of Euphorbia scordifolia Jacq. within the genus inferred from analysis of

internal transcribed spacer sequences. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 22(2): 111-118.

44. Begum, A., Rahman, M.O. and Begum, M. 2014. Stomatal and trichome diversity in Senna

Mill. from Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 21(1): 43-51.

45. Ferdousi, A., Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2014. Seed germination behaviour of six

medicinal plants from Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 21(1): 71-76.

46. Rahman, M.O., Begum, M. and Ullah, M.W. 2013. Angiosperm flora of Munshiganj sadar

upazila, Munshiganj, Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 20(2): 213-231.

47. Rahman M.O and Alam, M.T. 2013. A taxonomic study on the angiosperm flora of Trishal

upazila, Mymensingh. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 22(1): 63-74.

48. Rahman, M.O., Rahman, M.Z. and Begum, A. 2013. Numerical taxonomy of the genus

Senna Mill. from Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 20(1): 77-83.

49. Khatun, M. Hassan, M.A., Islam, S.N. and Rahman, M.O. 2013. Taxonomy of leafy

vegetables of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 20(1): 95-123.

50. Rahman, M. Z. and Rahman, M.O. 2012. Morphometric analysis of Desmodium Desv.

(Fabaceae) in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Bot. 41(2): 143-148.

51. Rahman M. O., Antara R.T., Begum, M. and Hassan, M.A. 2012. Floristic diversity of

Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka, Bangladesh with emphasis on medicinal plants. Bangladesh J.

Bot. 41(1): 71-85.

52. Zahan, M.I., Mahmud, I., Hassan, M.A., Begum, M. and Rahman, M.O. 2012. Taxonomy

and Biology of Bignoniaceae in Dhaka City. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

ISBN: 978-3-659-16597-9.

53. Rahman M.O., Hassan, M.A., Mia, M.M.K and Huq, A.M. 2012. A synoptical account of

the Sterculiaceae in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 19(1): 63-78.

54. Rahman, M.Z., Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2012. Seed germination of two medicinal

plants: Desmodium pulchellum (L.) Benth. and D. triflorum (L.) DC. Bangladesh J. Plant

Taxon. 19(2): 209-212

55. Mia, M.M.K., Rahman, M.O., Hassan, M.A. and Huq, A.M. 2011. Three new records of

Sterculiaceae for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 18(2): 153-157.

56. Rahman, M.O., Sultana, M., Begum, M. and Hassan, M.A. 2011. Pulicaria vulgaris


Gaertn. (Asteraceae), a new species record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.

18(2): 205-208.

57. Begum, M. and Rahman, M.O. 2011. Medicinal Plants in Primary Healthcare. Dhaka,

Bangladesh.

58. Al-Reza, S.M., Rahman, A., Sattar, M.A., Rahman, M.O. and Fida, H.M. 2010. Essential

oil composition and antioxidant activities of Curcuma aromatica Salisb. Food Chem.

Toxicol. 48: 1757-1760.

59. Rahman, M.O. 2010. Use of Random PCR (RAPD) technology to analyze systematic

relationships in terrestrial bladderworts (Utricularia L.). Bangladesh J. Bot. 39(1): 97-102.

60. Rahman, M.O., Uddin, M.Z., Tutul, E., Begum, M. and Hassan, M.A. 2010. Additions to

the Angiospermic flora of Runctia sal forest, Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 17(2):

167-181.

61. Tutul, E., Uddin, M.Z., Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2010. Angiospermic flora of

Runctia sal forest, Bangladesh. II. Magnoliopsida (Dicots). Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.

17(1): 33-53.

62. Liza, S.A., Rahman, M.O., Hassan, M.A. and Begum, M. 2010. Reproductive biology of

three medicinal plants. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 17(1): 69-78.

63. Khatun, B.M., Rahman, M.O. and Sultana, S.S. 2010. Hydrocotyle verticillata Thunb.

(Apiaceae) - A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 17(1):

105-108.

64. Sultana, M., Rahman, M.O., Begum, M. and Hassan, M.A. and 2010. Diospyros albiflora

Alston (Ebenaceae) - A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Bot. 39(2):

249-251.

65. Fattah, Q.A., Begum, M, Banu-Fattah, K. and Rahman, M.O. 2010. Gardens in Pakistan

and Bangladesh periods. In: Ahmed, N., Kabir, S.M.H., Ahmed, Z.U., Elahi, K.M., Begum,

Z.N.T., Islam, M.A., Ahmed, S.U. and Rabbani, A.K.M.G. (Eds). Environment of Capital

Dhaka, Plants Wildlife Gardens Parks Open Spaces Air Water Earthquake. Asiatic Society

of Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp. 169-206.

66. Tutul, E., Uddin, M.Z., Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2009. Angiospermic flora of

Runctia sal forest, Bangladesh. I. Liliopsida (Monocots). Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 16(1):

83-90.

67. Rahman, M.O. 2009. Lentibulariaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,

Khondker, M., Kabir, S.M.H., Ahmad, M., Ahmed, A.T.A., Rahman, A.K.A. and Haque,

E.U. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 8. Angiosperm:

Dicotyledons (Fabaceae – Lythraceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp. 375-383.

68. Rahman, M.O. and Khanam, M. 2009. Lythraceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A.,

Begum, Z.N.T., Khondker, M., Kabir, S.M.H., Ahmad, M., Ahmed, A.T.A., Rahman,

A.K.A. and Haque, E.U. (eds.). Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 8.

Angiosperm: Dicotyledons (Fabaceae – Lythraceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

pp. 408-428.

69. Rahman, M.O. and Huq, A.M. 2009. Melastomataceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A.,


A.K.A. and Haque, E.U. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 9.

Angiosperm: Dicotyledons (Magnoliaceae – Punicaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh,

Dhaka. pp. 62-78.

70. Rahman, M.O. and Basak, S.R. 2009. Meliaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum,

Z.N.T., Khondker, M., Kabir, S.M.H., Ahmad, M., Ahmed, A.T.A., Rahman, A.K.A. and

Haque, E.U. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 9. Angiosperm:

Dicotyledons (Magnoliaceae – Punicaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp.

79-111.


71. Hassan, M. A. and Rahman, M.O. 2009. Moraceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A.,



Angiosperm: Dicotyledons (Magnoliaceae – Punicaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh,

Dhaka. pp. 185-236.

72. Rahman, M.O. and Habib, M.A. 2009. Oleaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum,

Z.N.T., Khondker, M., Kabir, S.M.H., Ahmad, M., Ahmed, A.T.A., Rahman, A.K.A. and

Haque, E.U. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 9. Angiosperm:

Dicotyledons (Magnoliaceae – Punicaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp.

321-338.

73. Rahman, M.O. 2009. Rhizophoraceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,



Dicotyledons (Ranunculaceae – Zygophyllaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

pp. 14-26.

74. Rahman, M. O. 2009. Scrophulariaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,




pp. 229-283.

75. Rahman, M.O. 2009. Sonneratiaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,




pp. 320-325.

76. Rahman, M.O., Afroz, S. and Hassan, M.A. 2008. Aristolochia elegans Mast.

(Aristolochiaceae) – A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant

Taxon. 15(2): 155-158.

77. Rahman, M.O. Brassicaceae. 2008. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,



Dicotyledons (Balsaminaceae – Euphorbiaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp.

52-75.

78. Rahman, M.O. Burserraceae. 2008. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,




76-82.

79. Rahman, M.O. Cucurbitaceae. 2008. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,




291-325.

80. Rahman, M.O. Droseraeae. 2008. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A., Begum, Z.N.T.,




348-351.

81. Rahman, M.O. and Khan, B. 2008. Euphorbiaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A.,




Angiosperm: Dicotyledons (Balsaminaceae – Euphorbiaceae). Asiatic Society of

Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp. 376-488.

82. Rahman, M.O. and Ullah, M.A. 2008. Smilacaceae. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Hassan, M.A.,



Angiosperm: Monocotyledons (Orchidaceae – Zingiberaceae). Asiatic Society of

Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp. 434-442.

83. Rahman, M.O. 2007. DNA fingerprinting in Utricularia L. section Utricularia as revealed

by PCR based assay. International J. Bot. 3(1): 56-63.

84. Khatun, B.M.R. and Rahman, M.O. 2006. Taxonomic revision of the genus Caesalpinia L.

(Caesalpiniaceae) for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 13(2): 93-109.

85. Rahman, M.O. 2006. Evaluation of RAPD markers for taxonomic relationships in some

aquatic species of Utricularia L. (Lentibulariaceae). Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 13(2):

73-82.

86. Rahman, M.O. 2006. Scrophulariaceous taxa in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.

13(2): 139-154. liv

87. Rahman, M.O. 2005. A taxonomic account of Utricularia L. from Bangladesh. Bangladesh

J. Plant Taxon. 12(2): 63-70.

88. Rahman, M.O. 2004a. Inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) as genetic marker systems in

molecular systematics and phylogenetics. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 11(1): 103-117.

89. Rahman, M.O. 2004b. Second list of Angiospermic taxa not included in Hooker‟s “Flora of

British India” and Prain‟s “Bengal Plants” - Series I. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 11(1):

77-82.

90. Rahman, M.O. 2004c. Second list of Angiospermic taxa not included in Hooker‟s “Flora of

British India” and Prain‟s “Bengal Plants” - Series II. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 11(2):

49-56.

91. Khanam, M., Rahman, M.O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004. Tabernaemontana corymbosa Roxb.

(Apocynaceae) – A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.

11(1): 87-89.

92. Khanam, M., Rahman, M.O. and Yusuf, M. 2004. Vernonia pyramidale (D. Don) S. N.

Mitra (Compositae) – A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant

Taxon. 11(1): 99-101.

93. Mazumder, M.S., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, M., Ismail, K.M., Mannan, M.A., Hosain,

A.B.M.J., Rahman, M.O., Uddin, S.B. and Samaddar, S. 2004. Medicinal Plants of

Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh. Volume 1. Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts,

Government of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh. pp. 1-227.

94. Choudhury, J.K., Biswas, S.R., Islam, S.M., Rahman, O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004a.

Biodiversity of Dulahazara Safari Park, Cox‟s Bazar. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office,

Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 1-30.

95. Choudhury, J.K., Biswas, S.R., Islam, S.M., Rahman, O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004b.

Biodiversity of Shatchari Reserved Forest, Habiganj. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office,

Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 1-30.

96. Choudhury, J.K., Biswas, S.R., Islam, S.M., Rahman, O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004c.

Biodiversity of Ratargul Swamp Forest, Sylhet. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka,

Bangladesh, pp. 1-24.

97. Choudhury, J.K., Biswas, S.R., Islam, S.M., Rahman, O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004d.

Biodiversity of Jaflong, Sylhet. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp.

1-28.

98. Choudhury, J.K., Biswas, S.R., Islam, S.M., Rahman, O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004e.


Biodiversity of Tilagarh Reserved Forest, Sylhet. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka,


99. Choudhury, J.K., Biswas, S.R., Islam, S.M., Rahman, O. and Uddin, S.N. 2004f.

Biodiversity of Rajeshpur Sal Forest, Comilla. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka,


100. Rahman, M.O. and Kondo, K. 2003a. Genetic diversity and interspecific relationship of

some terrestrial bladderwort (Utricularia L.) as revealed by inter simple sequence repeat

(ISSR) markers. Acta Phytotaxon. Geobot. 54(1): 49-57.

101. Rahman, M.O. and Kondo, K. 2003b. Molecular characterization of some closely related

species of Utricularia L. using inter-SSR markers. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 10(2): 11-19.

102. Khanam, M., Rahman, M.O. and Uddin, S.N. 2003. Tabernaemontana crispa Roxb.

(Apocynaceae) – A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.

10(2): 73-75.

103. Rahman, M.O. and Kondo, K. 2002. Evaluation of inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR)

for systematic relationship of some terrestrial species of Utricularia L. (Lentibulariaceae).

Proceedings of the 4th International Carnivorous Plant Conference, Tokyo, Japan. pp.

175-188.

104. Rahman, M.O., Adamec, L. and Kondo, K. 2001. Chromosome numbers of Utricularia

bremii and U. dimorphantha (Lentibulariaceae). Chromosome Science 5: 105-108.

105. Khan, M.S. and Rahman, M.O. 1998. On the occurrence of Solanum barbisetum Nees in

Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 5(2): 91-93.

106. Rahman, M.O. and Islam, M.A. 1997. Taxonomic studies in the weeds of the paddy fields

of Bogra, Bangladesh-II. Dicotyledons. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 4(1): 37-56.

107. Yousuf, M., Rahman, M.O., Khan, M.S. and Huq, S. 1997. Angiospermic Flora of

Chanda Beel, Gopalganj district in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 4(2): 25-36.

108. Khan, M.S. and Rahman, M.O. 1997. Solanum capsicoides All. - A new angiospermic

record for Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 4(2): 83-85.

109. Rahman, M.O. 1996. An annotated checklist of Cucurbits of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J.

Plant Taxon. 3(1): 57-65.

110. Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A.1995. Angiospermic Flora of Bhawal National Park,

Gazipur (Bangladesh). Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 2(1&2): 47-79.

NEW SPECIES RECORDS DESCRIBED FROM BANGLADESH

1. Aristolochia elegans Mast. (Aristolochiaceae)

2. Cleidiocarpon laurinum Airy Shaw (Euphorbiaceae)

3. Diospyros albiflora Alston (Ebenaceae)

4. Euphorbia pycnostegia Boiss. (Euphorbiaceae)

5. Euphorbia repens K. Koch (Euphorbiaceae)

6. Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. (Sterculiaceae)

7. Helicteres viscida Bl. (Sterculiaceae)

8. Hydrocotyle verticillata Thunb. (Apiaceae)

9. Pulicaria vulgaris Gaertn. (Asteraceae)

10. Solanum barbisetum Nees (Solanaceae)

11. Solanum capsicoides All. (Solanaceae)

12. Sterculia urens Roxb. (Sterculiaceae)

13. Tabernaemontana corymbosa Roxb. (Apocynaceae)


14. Tabernaemontana crispa Roxb. (Apocynaceae)

15. Vernonia pyramidale (D. Don) S. N. Mitra (Asteraceae)

16. Jungermannia exertifolia Steph. (Bryophyte)


JOURNAL AND BOOKS EDITED AND REVIEWED

1. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy (Thomson Reuters, USA) [Vol. 17 (2010) to Vol. 25

(2018)]

2. Medicinal Plants used by the Tribal people of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, Vol. 1.

Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Government of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh

(2004).

3. Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 7. Angiosperm: Dicotyledons

(Balsaminaceae – Euphorbiaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka (2008).


(Fabaceae – Lythraceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka (2009).


(Magnoliaceae – Punicaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka (2009).


(Ranunculaceae – Zygophyllaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka (2009).

7. Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 12. Angiosperm: Monocotyledons

(Orchidaceae – Zingiberaceae). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka (2008).

AFFILIATION WITH SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

1. Fellow, Linnean Society of London, United Kingdom.

2. Member, Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE).

3. Commission Member, Species Survival Commission (SSC) Medicinal Plant Specialist Group, IUCN, Switzerland.

4. Member, LinQBio (The Global Physicians and Scientists Network), Netherlands.

5. Councilor, International Society of Chromosome Botany, Japan.

6. Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science.

7. Life Member, Bangladesh Botanical Society.

8. Life Member, Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists.

9. Member, Bangladesh Association for Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology.

10. Member, Bangladesh National Biodiversity Group.

11. Member, Japan Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh.

12. Life Member, Dhaka University Botany Alumni Association

13. Member, Academic Council, University of Dhaka.

14. Member, Board of Advanced Studies, University of Dhaka.

ADMINISTRATIVE WORKS

Provost (Acting) (10 March 2019 – 8 July 2019)

Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall (Students‟ dormitory having approx. 1,200 students)

University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000

Senior House Tutor (2015 – 9 March 2019)

Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000

House Tutor (2013 – 2014)


Assistant House Tutor (2011-2013)



INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

Dr. Sangho Choi, Director, International Biological Materials Research Centre, Korea

Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, South Korea

Prof. Dr. Joongku Lee, Department of Environment & Forest Resources, Chungnam National

University, Daejeon, South Korea

Dr. M. Ajmal Ali, Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh,

Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ugur Çakilcioğlu, Munzur University, Tunceli, Turkey.

Dr. Dhafer Ahmed Alzahrani, Department of Biolofical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University,

Saudi Arabia.

SCIENTIFIC/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA

International Symposium on Plant Taxonomy and Ethnobotany

Central National Herbarium, Kolkata, India, 13-14 February 2020

International Traditional Medicine Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

17-18 October 2019.

International Conference on Plant Science Technology and Molecular Biology (ICPM 2019)

Valencia, Spain, 23-25 May 2019

European Congress on Applied Science & Innovative Engineering

Athens, Greece, 12-13 November 2018

International Artvin Symposium

Artvin, Turkey, 18-20 October 2018

3rd World Congress on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2-3 October 2017

RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED

“Screening of Anticancer Activity of Ficus hispida L. f. on HELA, BHK-21, NP-2

derivatives, and VERO cell lines” funded by Centre for Advanced Studies and Research in

Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2019-2020).

“Biological Evaluation of Ficus hispida L. f. as Antidiabetic, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic

Agent” funded by Centre for Advanced Studies and Research in Biological Sciences,

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2018-2019).

“A comprehensive survey and documentation of plant diversity of Dhohar Upazila, Dhaka:

Potential, Distribution and Conservation” funded by Bangladesh University Grants

Commission (2017-2018).

“A comprehensive survey and documentation of plant diversity of Gaffargaon sub-district

under Mymensingh district: Distribution, Potential and Conservation” funded by Centre for

Advanced Studies and Research in Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2017-2018).

“Evaluation of anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic potential of Mikania

cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson” funded by King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2016-2017).

“Bioprospecting on Biological Materials of Bangladesh” funded by Korea Research Institute

of Biosciences and Biotechnology, South Korea (2015-2016).

https://plantscienceconference-auroragroup.com/

https://plantscienceconference-auroragroup.com/

https://plantscienceconference-auroragroup.com/index.php


“Enhancing growth and nitrogen fixation in Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnut) and Lens

culinaris Medik. (lentil) by using indigenous rhizobia in agricultural soil of Bangladesh”

funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People´s Republic

of Bangladesh (2013-2014).

“Bioremediation of arsenic by using arsenic-resistant nitrogen fixing bacteria compatible to

leguminous crops Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnut) and Lens culinaris Medik. (lentil) in

the arsenic affected soil of Bangladesh” funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology,

Government of the People´s Republic of Bangladesh (2012-2013).

“Angiospermic flora of Trishal upazila, Mymensingh focusing on medicinally important

plant species and their conservation” funded by Centre for Advanced Studies and Research

in Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2012-2013).

“Genetic variation and interspecific relationships of Crotalaria from Bangladesh using PCR

based DNA markers” funded by Biotechnology Research Centre, University of Dhaka,

Bangladesh (2011-2012).

“Systematics of economically important genus Desmodium in Bangladesh” funded by Centre

for Advanced Studies and Research in Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka,

Bangladesh (2011-2012).

“Molecular characterization of Desmodium species from Bangladesh using RAPD markers”

funded by Biotechnology Research Centre, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2010-2011).

KEYNOTE / INVITED SPEAKER IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Invited Speaker – „2018 International Conference on the Pharmacology of Traditional

Medicine of the Belt and Road Initiatives’ in Beijing, China, 6-9 May 2018

Title of the Invited Speech: „Multi-functional pharmacological credence of

triterpenoid 16-hydroxy betulinic acid isolated from Mikania cordata‟

Keynote Speaker – „3rd World Congress on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products

Research‟ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2-3 October 2017

Title of the Keynote Paper: „Biological activities of Essential Oil and Extracts from

Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson: An analgesic, anti-inflammatory and

antipyretic evaluation‟

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS

Rahman, M.O., Rashid, M.A., Keya, R.J. and Hassan, M.A. 2019. Multi-functional

pharmacological activities of Syzygium cumini: An antidiabetic, cytotoxic and antioxidant

evaluation. International Traditional Medicine Conference, October 17-18, 2019, Dubai,

UAE. p. 15.

Rahman, M.O., Sultana, N., Rashid, M.A. and Hassan, M.A. 2018. Exploring biological and

chemical properties of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz. EuroSciCon Conference on Applied

Science, Biofuels & Petroleum Engineering, 12-13 November, 2018, Athens, Greece, p.

49.

Rahman, M.O., Siddiqui, S.A., Rahman, A., Akbar, M.A. and Ali, M.A. 2018.

Multi-functional pharmacological credence of triterpenoid 16-hydroxy betulinic acid isolated

from Mikania cordata. 2018 International Conference on the Pharmacology of Traditional

Medicine of the Belt and Road Initiatives, 6-9 May 2018, Beijing, China.

Sultana, N., Akhi, S.S., Hassan, M.A. and Rahman, M.O. 2019. Discrepancies in Canna

indica L. complex as revealed by morphological and anatomical studies. Paper presented in

„Biennial Taxonomy Conference‟ organized by Bangladesh Association of Plant

Taxonomists, Dhaka, Bangladesh.


Rahman, M.O., Huq, T.T. and Begum, M. 2019. Plant diversity of Dhohar Upazila of Dhaka

district, Bangladesh: Potential, Distribution and Conservation. Paper presented in „Biennial

Taxonomy Conference‟ organized by Bangladesh Association of Plant Taxonomists, Dhaka,

Bangladesh.

Rahman, M.O., Rahman, M.Z., Sony, S.K. and Islam, M.N. 2018. Molecular characterization

of some taxa of Desmodium Desv. based on random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. 7th

International Botanical Conference, 2-3 February 2018, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 58.

Sultana, N., Rahman, M.O., Hassan, M.A. and Rashid, M.A. 2018. Evaluation of biological

and chemical properties of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz. 7th International Botanical

Conference, 2-3 February 2018, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 61.

Sultana, N., Rahman, M.O., Hassan, M.A. and Rashid, M.A. 2018. Antioxidant, cytotoxicity

and antimicrobial activities of Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R. N. Parker. 7th International

Botanical Conference, 2-3 February 2018, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 62.

Rahman, M.O. 2017. Biological activities of essential oil and extracts from Mikania cordata

(Burm. f.) Robinson: An analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic evaluation. 3rd World

Congress on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

2-3 October 2017.

Sulatan, M., Begum, M., Rahman, M.O. and Hassan, M.A. 2018. Ethnobotanical survey in

Patuakhali district, Bangladesh. Triennial Plant Taxonomy Conference, 10 February 2018,

Bangladesh National Herbarium, Dhaka.

Rahman, M.B., Hassan, M.A. and Rahman, M.O. 2018. Taxonomy, ethnobotaany,

propagation and distributional abundance of an indigenous medicinal plant Glycosmis

pentaphylla (Retz.) A. DC. Triennial Plant Taxonomy Conference, 10 February 2018,

Bangladesh National Herbarium, Dhaka.

Sultana, M., Begum, M., Hassan, M.A. and Rahman, M.O. 2011. Taxonomic studies on the

angiospermic flora of Patuakhali district in Bangladesh. Fifth International Botanical

Conference, 9-11 December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Khatun, M., Hassan, M.A., Rahman, M.O., Begum, M and Islam, S.N. 2011. Taxonomy and

ethnobotany of the leafy vegetables in Bangladesh. Fifth International Botanical Conference,

9-11 December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Khatun, A., Rahman, M.O., Begum, M and Hassan, M.A. 2011. Diversity of pappus structure

in some species of Asteraceae in Bangladesh. Fifth International Botanical Conference, 9-11

December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Antara, R.T., Rahman, M.O., Begum, M and Hassan, M.A. 2011. Angiospermic flora of

Dhamrai upazila, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Fifth International Botanical Conference, 9-11

December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Khatun, M., Hassan, M.A., Rahman, M.O. and Islam S.N. 2012. Ethnobotanical studies of

the leafy vegetables of Bangladesh. Annual Plant Taxonomy Conference, 22 December 2012,

Dhaka.

Alam, M.A. and Rahman, M.O. 2012. Angiospermic flora of Trishal Upazila, Mymensingh,

Bangladesh. Annual Plant Taxonomy Conference, 22 December 2012, Dhaka.

Rahman, M.O. and Kondo, K. 2002. Evaluation of inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR)

markers for systematic relationships of some terrestrial species of Utricularia L.

(Lentibulariaceae). 4th International Carnivorous Plant Conference, 21-23 June 2002,

Tokyo, Japan.


MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENTED ABRAOD

1. 2018 International Conference on the Pharmacology of Traditional Medicine of the Belt

and Road Initiatives, Beijing 6-9 May 2018.

2. Third World Congress on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research in Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia, 2-3 October 2017.

3. Second International Barcode of Life Conference in Taipei, Taiwan, 18-20 September

2007.

4. Fourth International Carnivorous Plant Conference in Tokyo, Japan, 21-23 June 2002.

5. International Orchid Conference in Shimanami, Japan, 28-29 April 1999.

COUNTRIES VISITED

o Japan

o Singapore

o Taiwan

o Saudi Arabia

o Malaysia

o China

PERSONAL PROFILE

Permanent Address: Satpai, College Road (Near Stadium)

P.S.: Netrokona Sadar

District: Netrokona, Bangladesh

Date of Birth: 30 January 1969

Religion: Islam

Telephone: +880 1717751718 (Mobile)

Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]

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